Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 270(a) of this title, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 103–337, § 1661(a)(2)(A).
Amendments
2002—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 107–296 substituted “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation” in introductory provisions.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Puspan. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of this title.
Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Puspan. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.
Puspan. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1661(a)(5)(A), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2980, provided that:
“Section 10147(a) [10 U.S.C. 10147(a)], as added by paragraph (1), applies only to persons who were inducted, enlisted, or appointed in an armed force after August 9, 1955.”